The Trump administration is boosting air traffic controller pay to attract recruits, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday. Student pay will rise from $17.61 to $22.84 per hour, with certified controllers averaging $160,000 annually. The plan requires congressional approval for additional DOT funding. The move follows recent air travel incidents, including a near-collision in Chicago. Elon Musk has also called for retired controllers to return to work.
